I'm cheered up!

Wow, I forgot the 49ers could actually play well...

Of course, they didn't for nearly three quarters (offensively, at least). But then...

Smith's flat-footed 60-yard pass to Battle was the first big play not called back from a penalty or from a toe out-of-bounds in three months. It seemed as though the play opened up the Niner offense for the remainder of the game--almost an ice-breaker at a middle school dance. Finally, everyone took a sigh of relief and had fun.

The defense was very good. Although Seattle moved the ball and the Niners still had a virtually non-existant four-man rush, the defense stopped the Seahawks from converting on the big play. This was much different than Sunday's laugher (cryer?) vs. Green Bay, where Favre had the deep ball working for much of the game.

Keith Lewis is really good...this was a breakout game for him. He was outstanding. He might be the team's best defensive player.

Nice to see Spencer back at corner...and even nicer that Davis and Strickland are on IR. I don't mean to be callous, but it's somewhat comforting to know that Davis won't be out there. He wears a huge bulls-eye and doesn't have the confidence to compete against good QBs.

What a silly penalty on Vernon Davis after his touchdown....jesus, NFL...this game is played for entertainment. Let the players celebrate a little bit...it's so ridiculous he was penalized for that. They need to be a little more lenient with celebrations...

It's 1:36 AM on the East Coast, but I'm still too excited to go to sleep...that was such a needed victory. Most importantly, the Niners season continues...

At Denver...ouch. Struggling Broncos or not, playing at Denver is one of the top five most difficult places to play each year. It's loud, it's cold, it's often snowing...good luck Alex Smith. This confidence boost should help...